Level -202 is the 203rd negative level of the Backrooms.
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Description
Level -202 is an indefinite sketch of barren desert consisting of a nameless, road of undetermined distance. This location is perpetually in a state of high noon. The temperature is variable. The weather patterns of this level is unpredictable, non-anomalous and anomalous and sometimes conflicting making it dangerous for any wanderer to traverse this road without a vehicle.
Nameless road
The “nameless” road is an undetermined distance, is non-Euclidean and does not obey gravitational law. (There are several places on this road that will invert vehicles to a full 180° without vehicles losing contact with the road.) This road, in random segments, is levitating off the desert floor by unknown means. The roads can be see floating above ground at heights between ~2.6ft – 2624.7ft (0.8m - 800m). Interestingly, this road is perfectly paved and marked. The asphalt and markings on this road look freshly laid. It is unknown who or what is maintaining this road. The road markings are consistent with the US two-way road marked with a double solid yellow centerline to indicate that passing is not allowed. US traffic laws are forsaken on this road but should be followed as there are no guardrails to keep you on the road.
Traversing level -202
The vehicle required to transverse this road are typical, civilian vehicles of various model and make. It is not known how these vehicles are protecting wanderers from the treacherous and variable weather present in this level.
Report 1 - Wanderer S.C. recalled she was picked up by an "elderly couple" in a red convertible. Over their radio, there was weather reports of lavendar, acidic rain and microburst induced by methane clouds. The temperature in the area had dropped to -60°C (~-51.1°C) after being 82°F (~27.8°C) most of that day. Despite riding in a opened convertible, the car by anonalous means repelled the abnormal precipitation, wind active, cloud consistency, and temperature.
Nevertheless, taking shelter in an unremarkable, pickup truck, coup or convertible is not only for your protection but also the only way you can get out level -202. You cannot walk to exits. Sadly, wanderers never appear on this road with a vehicle of their own regardless of their driving capabilities. Wanderers must risk catching a ride from humanoid entities simply called Travelers. Pick your ride to your next destination wisely.
Hitchhiker's Guide to Getting Out of Level -202
Travelers
Wanderers cannot safely traverse level -202. They must hitch a ride with a humanoid entity call a Traveler. These beings are almost undistinguishable from humans. The only difference being humans and Travelers is that they have some form albinism, have two rows of teeth, 7-digit polydactyly and a reptilian-like tail. Travelers are a vague identifier given to these entities as they travel “through” level -202 but do not inhabit level -202. Wanderers who encountered and conversed with friendly Traveler(s) reported these beings mentioning having residences elsewhere and just passing through this area to get there. Of course, for every cordial and respectful encounter, their are few wanderers have reported that some Travelers at their worse was condescending, disrespectful and mean-spirited. However, trolling Travellers are the least of your worries.
Pick your rides carefully.
47% of all wanderers who enter level -202 will disappear and never been seen or heard from again. Unfortanately, most of these wanderers did not disappear because they got swept by a catergory 500 fire, tornado. It is worth noting here that risk of disappearing is heighten because wanderers on average must switch out of vehicle at least 6 times before they can get out level -202. The most reported vehicles switches was 27 times. It is not known why this many vehicle transfer are necessary. However; wanderers might be forced to switch vehicles ranging from simple reason such, “The friendly newwedly is only going part of your way and they must drop you off here. Good Luck!” to most threating situations , “This deranged dude has a fermenting dog in his back side. He keeps pulling over to look for a cassette in his truck”. Nevertheless, having to switch of vehicles several times pressures wanderers to find anyone who will take them close to the level’s exit as the risk of staying out in the open and facing the elements is too great. The longer you stay out of a car the more likely you will caught in molten iron, ice snow, for examples.
Again, not all Travelers are friendly and there no way of knowing if they are dangerous until you get into their vehicle with... or is there? Below is list of most common Travelers you will encounter on your journey through level -202. This list will include the entities general appearance, the general appearance of their vehicle and how you should interact with them. The list is organized from a scale of 5 - 1. (5 = You should absolutely hitch with this entity. 1 = Do not do it! They will kill you!!)
Colonies and Outposts
The unpredictable and inhospitable environment conditions of this level makes it impossible to establish a colony or outpost on level -202.
Entrances and Exits
Entrances
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Exits
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